Very readable and interesting account of the American occupation of Veracruz, Mexico. Quirk takes the reader through the political climate between theVery readable and interesting account of the American occupation of Veracruz, Mexico. Quirk takes the reader through the political climate between these neighboring nations in 1913 through the Tampico Incident, and finally through the occupation of and withdrawal from Veracruz by the United States. All they while, he continues to explain the unfolding civil unrest and fragmentation in Mexico. A great read of an often overlooked historical incident and very relevant to today's political-military climate of occupation.”